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1. Key Characteristics AKC Group: Toy Height: 6–9 inches Weight: 6 pounds, on average Life Expectancy: 10–18 years Chihuahuas are small dogs who generally remain under 6 pounds. Coats may be short (smooth) or long and vary in 9 standard colors such as black, tan and red, and many alternate colors of gold, silver, white and more. 2.

Often a dog detecting cancer story starts with a canine nosing an area on a person that elicits a pain sharp enough for them to take notice and see a doctor. For Michael DiZoglio, a diagnosis came from a lack of pain. The Denver resident was used to feeling a little sting when his father’s

Every weeknight, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is watched by millions of people. But Fallon’s most loyal viewer is sitting right in his own home. That would be 5-year-old Gary, a female English cream golden retriever. And it was actually TV that brought the pair of best friends together. “She came out on [Late Night with Jimmy

The holiday season is here! And while visions of sugar plums are dancing in our heads, so are flashes of flight delays and long hours on the tarmac. Air travel is often a hassle, especially during the holidays, and unfortunately, adding a pet to the mix often makes it more difficult. But fear not: “The Points

It’s hard not to be jealous of Scott Eastwood‘s dog, Fred. After all, the adorable 3-year-old white Lab gets to spend lots of intimate time with the actor, showering him with affection and generally enjoying the perks of being a sexy man’s best friend. “Having a dog is great because no matter what is going

It’s every pet owner’s worst nightmare: a trusted caretaker and businessperson mistreating the furry love of your life. A dog grooming salon owner in Venice, Florida, has been accused of just such a crime. According to Florida’s FOX 4 News, Phyllis Lucca, who owns Happy Puppy Pet Spa, was caught on camera allegedly shaking and choking

Aside from a crude tattoo, Libby’s scars are largely invisible: a fear of loud noises and a hesitancy towards being put on a leash. But when the pup was rescued by Jessica seven years ago, Libby’s cruel past was written all over her body. The dog was emaciated, had a mouth full of rotting teeth

Can my dog eat pumpkin pie? Cat my cat eat turkey? Thanksgiving is here and that means delicious treats, a few days off work and cozy food coma time with family and friends. But for pets, it also means many health questions regarding food and safely celebrating with their humans. To cats and dogs, Turkey

On Saturday, 8-year-old Easton Lowery lost his “best friend,” a loyal dog named Beignet. “I could hardly stop thinking about it right after it happened. I was pouring down tears,” the boy told WCJB. The 2-year-old canine was attacked and killed by a wild alligator near Lowery’s home in Gainesville, Florida. The tragic event occurred

Big men DO cry, and they cry hard. No matter how tough you think you are, the loss of a pet can devastate your life, leaving you a blubbering pile of tissues and heartache. That’s what one man was going through after losing both of his beloved Bichon Frises, Nemo and Lucy. Moved by her

A best friend, a battle buddy, a life saver, a co-author: one dog is all these things to Sgt. Craig Grossi of the United States Marines. Grossi first met Fred, a “goofy-looking” stray dog, in 2010, when he was deployed in a remote part of Afghanistan. He spotted the canine poking around a few times

Just one sniff is all it took. As science and plenty of working dogs have proven, canines experience the world through their noses. So it should come as no surprise that they can also experience emotions, like love and belonging, as an olfactory sensory perception as well. In the video above, a dog displays just

Hey dog people! We see you. You aren’t shy about showing your deep devotion to your fur baby. They go everywhere with you, know all your secrets, are basically an extension of your body … so why aren’t you guys dressing alike? Fabdog has an easy and comfy fix for that. The canine clothing retailer

Two best friends are back together again. They were torn apart on Monday, when burglars entered a Melbourne, Australia, home and took several valuables, include an 8-week-old Labrador puppy that belonged to one of the home’s residents: 4-year-old Maia. While the Hood family was upset to find their jewelry and electronics missing, they were “devastated”

Louboutina is adored for giving out free, furry hugs to New Yorkers, but soon she could be dishing out shoes as well. The golden retriever’s owner told PEOPLE Now that the compassionate canine was recently contacted by the luxury shoe brand. Louboutin is touched by the smiles the pooch works to spread each day, and

It’s a dark and unthinkable phone call. On Wednesday, shortly after dropping off her dog Brewster to be groomed at a local PetSmart, Betty Miller received a call from a vet informing her that her Bichon Frise was dead. While under the care of the groomer, Brewster was attacked by another dog at the Dickson City,

Ask anyone who is on a diet and trying to drink eight glasses of water a day: hydration is exhausting. Belanie the white golden retriever puppy can relate. She’s not dieting though; on the contrary, she’s a growing pup! But all the running around with her siblings and subsequent rehydration at the water bowl has

It started with a lucky 13 dogs and grew to be 52. According to NBC Chicago, the South Suburban Humane Society was called in to help rescue 13 dogs from an animal hoarding situation in Peotone, Illinois, last week. On Friday, Humane Society staffers were asked to return to the same home after even more

Yes, that’s a photo of a dog waiting to be fed from a high chair. And no, this isn’t just a cute prank to make a Michigan pup go viral. Turns out Tink (short for Tinkervol) the Silver Labrador Retriever suffers from a rare condition called Megaesophagus. Her owner, Tom Sullivan, tells PEOPLE he’s sharing

Wells Adams — The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise alum — sparked romance rumors with Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland after they celebrated Halloween together, and on Sunday, Hyland seemed to confirm that the two are an item. “He puts up with me,” Hyland, 26, captioned a photo of herself sticking her tongue out, leaning into Adams, 33.

In the video above, Max the dog boldly goes where no dog has gone before. Well, sort of. The clip, which was originally posted to YouTube in July of 2016, is suddenly going viral. What, exactly, the tech-forward golden retriever sees through his headset is a mystery. However, his furry body language — and the

1. Key Characteristics AKC Group: Toy Height: 6–9 inches Weight: 14 pounds, on average Life Expectancy: 10–15 years Pekingese dogs, a.k.a. Pekes, are small dogs with pear-shaped bodies. They have flat facial profiles, with heart-shaped ears that lie flat. The double coat has a long, coarse and straight top coat with a thick, soft undercoat. There is also

It’s the sweetest pit stop in the world. Max the 12-year-old husky and Quackers the 4-year-old duck live along a country road in Strout, Minnesota, where drivers can often spot them sitting side-by-side, muzzle to beak. According to WCCO, the pair are best friends and have been for years. Like a precious phoenix, their bond

Jake has dedicated himself to making the lives of others better, furrier, safer. Unfortunately, the Labrador mix’s tender paws and curious nature kept him from achieving his true dreams: becoming a service dog. According to knoxnews.com, these simple, natural traits eliminated Jake from service dog and rescue dog positions, but Jake didn’t give up. Eventually

Philadelphia’s Saved Me no-kill shelter lost a fighter last week. On Oct. 25, a restaurant located next to a pet store called Doggie Style was destroyed by a fire. While the pet store was spared from severe fire damage, two canines being kept at Doggie Style died from smoke inhalation before firefighters could rescue them.

Halloween has passed and turkey time is almost here, which means the National Dog Show is right around the corner, as well! On Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 23), NBC will present The National Dog Show Presented by Purina following the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The beloved holiday show, now in its 16th year, will air

They are the furriest of fashionistas, the sultans of sweet; they are the fabulous, famous pets of Instagram. Just as human influencers have become style touchstones for pet owners, these tail-wagging trendsetters are an inspiration to their fluffy brethren. Since these pets go sans apparel most of the time, Halloween is an important holiday to

What It Is: SparkleDog, Kameron Westcott‘s pink-colored premium dog food, which she created, developed and launched on season 2 of The Real Housewives of Dallas. Who Tried It: Peanut, the 13-year-old Yorkie of Writer/Reporter/Real Housewives Recapper Dave Quinn. Why We Tried It: As a lover of all things Real Housewives, I’ve supported nearly all of the products launched by

Bad news: The country’s opioid epidemic is extending to its pets, as well. A three-month-old yellow Lab puppy named Zoey, like most puppies, has a penchant for tasting first, asking questions later. This natural canine curiosity almost cost her her life on Friday, according to WBZ. Zoey and her owner Peter Thibault were on a routine

Don’t call Fricka fat; call her fortunate. According to Fox 8 News, the 15 1/2-lb. miniature pinscher’s chubby tummy saved her from ending up inside a bear’s belly. You read that right: The petite, but pleasantly plump pup’s “spare tire” became the first line of defense when an aggressive bear entered her Altamonte Springs, Florida,